August 24, 2010

The best way to tell someone to stop bullying is to be really cool, like, "Hey bro, what's up with that?" Rapping helps to get in touch with the kidz.

I wondered why a middle aged man (who was wearing sunglasses that were eerily similar to a pair I had at age four that had in the corner of one lens a tiny photo of Taz, actually) was throwing things at our grade as we sat in the bleachers. LEARNING STATUS: Answer never found.

Some boys reach a certain age in which they are convinced they invented anarchy, poor hygiene, and Kurt Cobain.

...And I have reached the age in which I am too often under the incorrect impression that I am wise enough to make that kind of observation.

If you, as a short person, want to get anywhere in the halls, you must push and shove. PUSH AND SHOVE.

It's great when you don't want to see someone, and they don't want to see you, so you can ignore one another in the halls on a mutual basis.

Ella and I greatly resemble Jane and Daria at lunch.

High school is fun, so far.

(No photos today, as I am currently barren of a camera. But I hate a post without visuals, so do enjoy the theme song of possibly the greatest television show about high school ever. Then get into an angry Internet debate in the comments about what is actually the greatest show, then watch me get all, "Guys, this Internet Fight of yours is so high school!" and I shall revel in how I can now say that and have a sliver of an idea of what I'm talking about.)

Okay. In a moment of absolute honesty. I have never seen this show. However, I am literally going to go watch as much as possible right now until I fall asleep. I appreciate the introduction to something I am already confident I am going to love. Also, congratulations on making it through Day 1 successfully. I am sure you'll be fine. I mean. I haven't had the cliched high school experience in any way. I don't know what your school is like but I bet you'll enjoy the next four years. Until you have college apps. And with that cheerful sentiment I'm going to end this.

high school. for me it's been much better than middle school was actually. there's still silly drama but it's not nearly as silly as it was back in say, the 7th or 8th grade. there's indeed lots of pushing and shovingfreaks and geeks is so fantastic. and I love the theme song and intro lots. especially james franco's moment.I love it so much!good luck in high school!

I'm glad high school is going well for you! Just thank your lucky stars that you actually know some people. I had to transfer twice in my high school years (and they aren't even over yet.) High school really isn't how they portray it on TV or movies. At least for me. I think if you really try hard you can see the high school archetypes and the cliche cliques, but I rarely see any instances of bullying or typically high school-y stuff. Anyway...whatever. My comments are always way too long. I made tiramisi cake today! It was gorgeous. The end.

P.S. Nick Andopolis is my favoritefavoritefavorite stoner in the history of stoners. He's so sweet! I want to marry Jason Segel. Also, Freaks and Geeks really showed me just how weird and awesome James Franco is. If you haven't read this you should.

i totally agree. i am a short person too, and i'll be attenting for the first time the 7th of september an american school, so thanks for the tip :pand yes, males, today apparetly have reached a level of maturity that nobody can explain.have a good year ;)

''Some boys reach a certain age in which they are convinced they invented anarchy, poor hygiene, and Kurt Cobain.'' HAHAH that is so true, im not in high school yet but soon I will be...freaks and geeks is the best.

You will meet people who think they invented poor hygiene your entire life (and you may even be convinced that they did!).

Also, when walking through crowds (I got a masters degree in crowds when I lived in Hong Kong), it can be satisfying to imagine you have a long pole with which to poke the one person who is clogging traffic.

Freaks and Geeks is not only the best show about high school but the best show of all time.. In my opinion. Enjoy high school, Tavi! It can either be an amazing part of your life or the worst (not to scare you or anything...), so make sure it is the former. :) But even if it ends up to be the worst, at least it's all uphill from there!

That was very amusing, I especially like points 3 and 4. That you have seen that indeed you are not wise enough to make that kind of observation makes you wise enough to do so. If it hadn't been for point 4, I would have probably thought "What a stuck-up girl, SHE probably thinks she invented it", but point 4 make me smile. You are very mature to be able to make fun of yourself.High school is fun, enjoy it.I've never seen that show but it looks good. From which year is it? I recognized many people! James Franco, Seth Rogen and Jason Segel!

aha,great post :) and good luck Tavi,im sure high school wont be too bad though.I've found its a breeze over the past 3 years i have been in highschool,its been great.New friends,new experiences,im sure you'll love it :)

oh my dear tavi... how lucky you are that you are not forced into 8 hours of child abuse on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.all i had was a feminist attitude, non-holister clothes and curly hair and they had to take me out so people would stop kicking me in the knees and threatening my family.no lie.have a wonderful High School Career:D

Freaks and geeks is amazing (I was for sure Lindsay- so awkward and unsure about which rules to break- if any). However, the show was truly made possible by "My So-Called Life" - another 13 episode wonder- which in my heart is the most awesome portrait of high school...ever. They're basically the same show just one is set in 1980 and the other 1993-95. p.s. I love how both of these are up on youtube. rock.

Freaks and geeks is amazing (I was for sure Lindsay- so awkward and unsure about which rules to break- if any). However, the show was truly made possible by "My So-Called Life" - another 13 episode wonder- which in my heart is the most awesome portrait of high school...ever. They're basically the same show just one is set in 1980 and the other 1993-95. p.s. I love how both of these are up on youtube. rock.

I'm starting secondary school in a week so I'll know exactly how you feel and Freaks and Geeks is the best show about American high school EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I liken myself Sam Weir and Neal Schweiber

loli feel really symphasisys of you got in high school. i go to high school too.but i'm little surprised that you think high school life is funny(i know it's just so far).but im really glad that you have fun.and i want you to keep that untill you graduate high school.i crush on fashion but i dont really have a time to do blog due to high school(i'm korean high school kid so that is the reason that why i dont really have a time to do it cuz we can go home at 10:00 in the night) Anyway you are my favorite fashion blogger and i just wanna see you in the future after i achieve my dream job:)AND I LOVE FREAKS AND GEEKSit's very fun

Oooohhh, sounds like a lot of fun, Tavi!! I am also so EXCITED to start high school. It's going to be my first time in a new school here in America since I came from a rather small-ish school in the Philippines.So fun fun fun!!!

Having spent my formative years at a good old-fashioned British boarding school (AKA large, cold prison in the middle of bloody nowhere) I am really intrigues by American high-school. To be completely honest it sounds like exactly what an ignorant Brit it to be. But to be honest as I am going largely of what I have learnt on The O.C, 16 and pregnant and Saved by the Bell, my pre-conceived notions are probably utter crap and I'm very much looking forward to learning through your blog a little bit about what the REAL high-school experience is like. Well written and witty as always. X

Though I am sure you are quite bombarded with high school related advice, and probably don't want to read too much more of it, I am going to leave mine just in case. It gets better. You'll find great people to be friends with, but it might take some time. And just all the while keep your eye on college, because it is a million times better in every way. And trust me, the people will get better. I hated the first bit of high school, until I opened my eyes and noticed some very wonderful people, that in my sophomore year of college I am still great friends with. It wont be that bad I promise!

Totally agree about the being small thing, i'm 5ft and about the same as the new first years at high school (i'm scottish, most 1st years are 11 or 12) and they push and shove soo much! one actually accidently slapped me in the face today in the corridor. wanker.

Best. Show. Ever. Also possibly best opening ever? The Janis Joplin song is an A+. Sam is the cutest thing, he makes me squeal with delight whenever I see his face. Also, did you know he's on bones now? It's so weird to see him not as a little geek. <3

I've been meaning to watch an episode of freaks and geeks, but right now i'm too into my so-called life to watch anything else about high school. also, i'm only in middle school and something tells me that your rules will apply to me.

The Wonder Years scared the crap out of me way back when. I was scared I'd get my head dunked into the toilet on the first day of high school. Overall, they weren't bad years but man do I remember everyone being full of shit. Myself included.

High school was about the worst time of my life. Granted, I lived in a small town where everyone was a farmer or a jock (yes, I am generalizing here), so I had a hard time connecting with people. I hope you have friends around who really understand you. If you do, you'll have a great time.

I've been reading your blog for a while, and you're quite interesting. You're witty, funny (the two are different), and intelligent. I like you.

you will also soon learn that seniors are generally whiny and obnoxious, think they know everything, and constantly complain about how they want to leave school. oh, and they think they're really, REALLY cool.

...i'm a senior this year, for the record :Dthis is just what i've observed over the years. let's hope i don't follow that same path!

Hi Tavi! Love your site and fashion sense. Also love Daria and she is a muse for some of my guitar picks I make, I made an etsy and people with style like you are an inspiration, maybe you'd like my stuff.. I'd gladly send you a Daria&Trent pick free :)

I'll have to pass this on to my brother, who will be attending High School for the first time soon.

As a graduate who's now passing on to Art School, I'm starting to feel like we're caught in a cycle of moving from one pond to the next. As soon as we think we're big fish, we turn into small fry again.

haven't seen Freaks & Geeks. i'm too damn old. though the people who were responsible for its time slot in german tv clearly had my generation in mind cause it aired past 2.00 a.m., in the middle of the week. and the cafeteria as melee training ground is the same in german universities when feeding time has come. for some sick reason i picture you literally swimming through hordes of unwashed people. and "And I have reached the age in which I am too often under the incorrect impression that I am wise enough to make that kind of observation." again makes me think that you're smarter than you should be. thats meant to be a compliment ^___^good luck in school and anywhere else.

Again and again love your collages, your sense of art and fashion are so creative......love to read and just look what your are doing on your journals...great...and I love this series, just fabulous!Kisses

Aha! I hope you're having fun in school.My high school is nothing at all like that. Lately however we have been having to push and shove a bit in the halls - they've let in a lot more people than we have space for. We're literally tripping over freshmen at lunch time! Haha :p

My best friend and I were notoriously otherwise known as Daria and Jane throughout high school - me being the bespectacled brunette with a monotone voice and misanthropic tendencies, and her the combat-boot-wearing artist.

I have to agree with one thing!TO GET ANYWHERE IN THE HHALLS PUSH AND SHOVE!

Some how at my school we have a hint of more ignorance, the kids can't seem to walk on the right side of the hallway like normally people. O_oI'm afraid to see how these kids drive (sadly have experienced some awful teen drives)

Not to mention the bathrooms, why do so many girls have to be in there at the very same moment you're about to pee your pants? hahaha

1. Push and shove is right, I'm a sophomore and I still have to essentially kick people out of my way.2. Love, love, love the blog. I just read your article in New Yorker, it was brilliant. 3. Obviously Freaks and Geeks is the best.4. Check out my blog if you get the chancexoxoPetite Amelie

its funny how alike we are but so different.same age, basically the same dream and passion, i always challenge my classmates, im not a feminist but i stand everyday proud for the gay community once my teacher had to teach a class about relationships between a girl and a boy i yelled at her that it is really wrong and there are other relationships that are perfectly normal. my classmates are pretty stupid and they have no goals at all, they get mad when i tell them not to use gay as a curse and make fun of my love for scarfs and pretty socks. really they mock me for sewing things they don't understand, ohh how i love my sewing machine... My favorite tv show is freaks and geeks and i guess i still have my Bat mitzvah outfit somewhere... how i cried in my Bat mitzvah its crazy!

you know, its really weird, i know you are not going to have enough time to read my comment or to ever reply, but its ok... I understandand after all as talented as you are (and you are!) we are still just two fashion loving people..so if you get the time or anything to write me...mayalevin96@gmail.comi'll be happy to hear from you thuogh youre probably very buisy , it fine :)